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Montevideo, January 23rd 2026 - 05:08 UTC

Uruguay

  • Friday, December 19th 2025 - 10:53 UTC

    CAF okays US$980mn package for Uruguay

    The package aligns with CAF's evolution into a “green bank” for the region, Díaz-Granados explained

    The Board of Directors of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has authorized a landmark US$980 million credit operation for Uruguay. This approval represents one of the largest single financial commitments in the organization's history with the country, targeting a massive overhaul of public infrastructure, climate resilience, and social integration.

  • Friday, December 19th 2025 - 09:02 UTC

    Argentine gas brings relief to electricity generation in Uruguay

    The activation of this supply line ends a 20-year period during which Uruguay paid maintenance costs for a largely idle pipeline infrastructure

    Uruguay's state-owned electricity company UTE (technically the Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas) announced this week that importing gas from neighboring Argentina has resulted in savings of around US$3 million in the first seven days.

  • Saturday, December 13th 2025 - 09:07 UTC

    Uruguayan President vaccinated against measles

    Orsi was among those who needed to complete their two-dose scheme

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and several members of his cabinet received the measles vaccine at the Executive Tower on Friday, underscoring the government's push for immunization following a regional health alert and a small domestic outbreak.

  • Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 21:58 UTC

    Southern Brazil hit by extratropical cyclone

    The poor weather is feared to extend through Wednesday in neighboring Uruguay

    Heavy rainfall triggered by an extratropical cyclone battering Southern Brazil caused widespread flooding on Tuesday, turning streets into rivers and hillsides into waterfalls across Florianópolis, São José, Palhoça, and Biguaçu.

  • Monday, December 8th 2025 - 09:39 UTC

    Uruguay buying Argentine gas to supply electricity plant

    Cardona underlined the initiative's lower costs for the country

    Uruguay's state-owned electric company, UTE, has formalized an agreement with Gasoducto Cruz del Sur to supply natural gas from Argentina, thereby significantly reducing generation costs.

  • Monday, December 8th 2025 - 09:35 UTC

    Uruguayan health authorities launch key vaccination campaigns

    Measles and rabies are targeted this time around

    Uruguay's Health Ministry (MSP) launched this weekend a measles vaccination campaign after several detections were confirmed within a family that had arrived from Bolivia.

  • Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:51 UTC

    Kiwi forestry giant approved for Uruguayan benefits program

    Claymark Uruguay will make a US$103.5 million investment

    
New Zealand forestry giant Claymark has received official approval for a major investment in Uruguay, committing over US$100 million to establish large-scale operations in the South American nation.

  • Thursday, December 4th 2025 - 11:28 UTC

    World Bank grants loan to Uruguayan green hydrogen project

    Kahirós project is located near Fray Bentos in Uruguay

    The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC), has announced its first global investment in green hydrogen, providing a U$20 million loan to the Kahirós project in Uruguay.

  • Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 09:48 UTC

    Ho Chi Minh to be honored at Montevideo's port

    Ho Chi Minh's controversial history is the root of controversy in Montevideo

    Uruguay's National Port Administration (ANP) has authorized the installation of a commemorative plaque honoring the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in the main hall of Montevideo's fluviomaritime passenger terminal.

  • Monday, December 1st 2025 - 21:01 UTC

    Uruguay leads Latin America in electric car sales

    During the first semester of 2025, electric vehicle sales in Uruguay reached over 5,000 units, representing a 124% yoy increase

    Uruguay has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Latin American electric vehicle (EV) adoption, achieving a remarkable market penetration of 27.97% in the third quarter of 2025, the Latin American Zero Emissions Observatory (ZEMO) reported. The South American country is way ahead of its nearest competitor (Costa Rica, with 16.26%).